After announcing on Oct. 11 that he will be leaving The Voice after season 23, Blake Shelton is looking forward to spending more quality time with his third wife, Gwen Stefani, and his three stepson.
“If I were to walk away from my career at this point, the only risk I would run would be regretting that I missed out on something more important in my life. It’s not about me anymore, and it never will be again,” said the 46-year-old The country singer said in his People cover story — which hit newsstands Friday.
“I make a lot of money, but you can’t buy time back. So that’s what I want to invest in now. Now, that’s our kids. Even though I’m a step-parent, I take this job very seriously. The kids just See me as this very important person in their life. “Why isn’t Blake here? ’ I took those things to heart.
‘I’m making a lot of money, but you can’t buy time’: After announcing on Oct. 11 that he’s quitting The Voice after season 23, Blake Shelton looks forward to spending time with his third wife, Gwen Stefani, and his three sons. stepsons
The 46-year-old country singer said in his People cover story: “Even though I’m a step-parent, I take this job very seriously. The kids just see me as this very important person in their lives. “Why isn’t Blake here? ‘I take those things to heart’
“Every kid has different things to teach. I think they taught me something about myself. I’m not just a country singer and a dumb guy. I’m someone they really depend on, which isn’t what I used to be There was responsibility, and it’s not something I ever thought about. It’s just different self-worth. Maybe it’s the opposite of self-worth.
The 53-year-old pop star welcomed Kingston, 16; Zuma, 14; and Apollo, 8; during her 13-year marriage to Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale , the marriage ended in August 2015 amid allegations of nanny cheating.
After four years of happy marriage, Blake began dating his voice co-star Gwen in July 2015, three months after legally separating from ex-wife #2 Miranda Lambert.
The 17-month-old couple has also released four duets — 2021’s Happy Anywhere, 2020’s Nobody But You, 2017’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas and 2016’s Go Ahead And Break My Heart.
Blake continued: “Every kid has different things to teach. I think they taught me something about myself. I’m not just a country singer and a dumb guy. I’m someone they really depend on, It’s not something I’ve ever had responsibility for, or something I’ve ever thought about”
July 19 family photo: The 53-year-old pop star welcomes Kingston, 16; Zuma, 14; and Apollo, 8; The 13-year marriage ended in August 2015 amid nanny infidelity allegations
Falling in love on set: Sheldon started dating his Voice co-star Gwen in July 2015, three months after legally separating from ex-wife #2 Miranda Lambert after four years of happy marriage , which is well known (pictured above on Tuesday)
A musically odd couple: The 17-month-old couple also released four duets — 2021’s Happy Anywhere, 2020’s Nobody But You, 2017’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas and 2016’s Go Ahead And Break My Heart (photographed on November 30)
“Our relationship was so natural, so normal. It felt like the easiest thing I’ve ever been involved with in my life, and every day I forgot she was ‘Gwen Stefani,’ you know?” Shelton gushed.
“She didn’t come out of the dressing room until moments like yesterday. When I saw her, I literally nearly fainted. It was like, oh my god, these reminders that she’s this icon. Or, if I put her Taken on stage to sing, or I go to one of her shows…to me, she is my best friend and everything I need and lean on.
While Stefani and the eight-time Voice champion own a $13.2 million mansion in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, they are happiest on the 1,382-acre 10 Point in their hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Ranch to relax.
The eight-time Voice champion said: “Our relationship is so natural and normal. It feels like the easiest thing I’ve ever been involved with in my life, and every day I forget she’s ‘Gwen Stefani’, you know?… …to me she is my best friend and everything I need and lean on’
‘We’re away from everything, we’re just back there’: While Stephanie and Blake own a $13.2 million mansion in LA’s Encino neighborhood, they’re happiest at their 1,382-acre 10 Point in Tishomingo Relaxing at the ranch in his home state of Oklahoma (photographed in 2021)
Shelton admits: “I think our greatest bond, in terms of things we do together besides music, has to be gardening. , that’s how much we might spend on seeds
“I think our greatest bond, in terms of things we do together besides music, has to be gardening,” Black noted.
‘We’ve gone too far. I mean, if there’s an embarrassing splurge, it’s how much we might spend on seeds. Like, the house is full of seeds that we get off of Amazon or some of these garden centers. Like, “I wonder if we can grow Iceland lilies here?”
Shelton added: “We’re away from everything, we’re just going back out there. When we come back to Oklahoma, you don’t have to be anybody. When you go out there, you’re family…that’s what I feel The most comfortable, happy and safe place.
Alcoholism: The eight-time Grammy nominee, whose voice co-stars Carson Daly (right) and ex-wrestler Nikki Bella (male) on the new eight-episode celebrity game show Barmageddon, airs Mondays on USA Network broadcast
season finale! Blake and Gwen will next appear in the two-part live finale of Season 22, which airs next Monday and Tuesday on NBC
On the road again: Shelton starts his 18-day Back to the Honkey Tonk Tour on Feb. 16 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska
Watch more of the eight-time Grammy nominee, his voice co-star Carson Daly and former wrestler Nikki Bella on the new eight-episode celebrity game show Barmageddon, which airs Mondays on USA Network.
Next, Blake and Gwen will appear in the two-part live finale of The Voice’s 22nd season, which airs next Monday and Tuesday on NBC.
Shelton will then begin his 18-day Back to the Honkey Tonk tour on February 16 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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